Anthony Payton
Lynnwood,WA
Summary
Journeyman level plumber/journeyman level commercial facilities manager, operations engineer with 40 plus years’ experience. Experienced in troubleshooting, problem solving, training, management. Proficient with plumbing repairs, Acorn Vac plumbing system, installations, maintenance, electrical repairs, HVAC, PLC’s, preventative maintenance procedures, life safety systems, Siemens, Simplex, Johnson, Honeywell, ATS, Edwards and Mac Miller controls. Ability to maintain composure in high stress situations ensuring a positive outcome, outstanding customer service skills, full comprehension of City of Seattle and WA State building codes, compliances. Safety-minded Director Facilities Management with [Number] years of experience supporting cohesive building operations. Conscientious leader with confidence in support and facilitation of staff operations, contractor management and upkeep of facility appearance to impeccable standards. Highly organized coordinator of competing interests, including project goals, contractor agreements and employee needs.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Facilities
Emerald Heights
03.2022 - Current
- Director of Facilities team, Environmental Services team, Security team
- Building and Grounds committee, Campus Safety committee, Earthquake Preparedness committee
- Budgeting of Cap Ex projects to ensure projects are done within scope and budget
- Preventative maintenance programs to insure facilities equipment is properly maintained
- Manage Vendors and contractors
- Reviews/evaluations of teams to ensure maximum productivity
- Washington State /City of Seattle building compliance control.
Chief Engineer
Columbia Hospitality
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Managed facilities team of 9 engineers as well as vendors and contractors
- Managed Cap Ex projects to complete projects on time and within budget
- Managed building EMS, work order platforms, scheduling preventative maintenance programs
- Managed inventory, ordered tools and materials for facilities team
- Quarterly reviews and evaluations of the facilities team to ensure maximum productivity.
Chief Engineer/Facilities Supervisor
Polyclinic Seattle
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Managed a team of 7 engineers including vendors and contractors
- Managed operations at multiple facilities and locations including Bellevue, Seattle, Tacoma
- Became proficient with the Acorn Vac proprietary plumbing system
- Proficient in Corrigo work order platform
- Timesheet and work order assignments for my team
- Mac Donald Miller building EMS for managing HVAC, lighting controls and VFD’s
- Managed fleet vehicle services & repairs.
Facilities Manager
The Redstone Group
05.2019 - 04.2020
- Managed tenant improvement projects as the tenant liaison, managed vendors and contractors
- Implemented preventative maintenance programs for multiple properties
- Ensured all properties were maintained within City and State codes/regulation
- Instructed and directed my facilities team on plumbing repairs, electrical repairs, LED lighting retrofits, waste management procedures
- Proficient in Angus work order portal and Brivo security system.
Owner/Operator (Self Employed)
SFS Services LLC
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Plumbing repairs/installation and services, electrical repairs/installation and services, HVAC services/ troubleshooting, carpentry repairs, remodels, tenant improvements, preventative maintenance procedures
- Restaurant/commercial building recommendations and repairs.
Facilities Manager/Lead Engineer
Bellevue Club
04.2012 - 09.2015
- Maintained and repaired all engineering equipment and spaces to ensure proper operations
- Coordinated with contractors and vendors during construction and tenant improvement projects
- Coordinated with City and State Departments such as Fire Department, Building Inspectors, Police Department
- Recommended and advised on budgets; interview and hire building staff, vendors, and contractors
- Supervised waste management and recycle programs.
Facilities Manager/Chief Engineer
JSH Properties Inc.
02.2003 - 11.2010
- Maintained and repaired all engineering equipment and spaces to ensure proper operations
- Coordinated with contractors and vendors during construction and tenant improvement projects
- Coordinated with City and State Departments such as Fire Department, Building Inspectors, Police Department
- Recommended and advised on budgets; interview and hire building staff, vendors, and contractors
- Supervised waste management and recycle programs.
Facilities Manager
Morris Piha Real Estate Services
03.2002 - 01.2003
- Managed tenant improvement projects as the tenant liaison, managed vendors and contractors
- Implemented preventative maintenance programs for multiple properties
- Ensured all properties were maintained within City and State codes/regulation
- Instructed and directed my facilities team on plumbing repairs, electrical repairs, LED lighting retrofits, waste management procedures
- Proficient in Angus work order portal and Brivo security system.
Facilities Engineer
Trammell Crow Company
10.2000 - 01.2002
- Maintained and repaired all engineering equipment and spaces to ensure proper operations and compliance with city and state offices
- Supervised staff, acted as the tenant liaison, coordinated with hospital patients and staff on all life safety issues
- Managed tenant life safety programs, floor wardens, implemented/demonstrated evacuation procedures
- Advised on staff future career goals, licensing, and compliance advancement.
Facilities Engineer
Northwest Hospital
04.1998 - 07.2000
- Maintained and repaired all engineering equipment and spaces to ensure proper operations and compliance with city and state offices
- Supervised staff, acted as the tenant liaison, coordinated with hospital patients and staff on all life safety issues
- Managed tenant life safety programs, floor wardens, implemented/demonstrated evacuation procedures
- Advised on staff future career goals, licensing, and compliance advancement.
Education
Apogee Systems – Building Controls -
Siemens
01.2001
Certification -
Journeyman Plumber
01.1987
Trade school Certification -
Certified Maintenance Mechanic
01.1985
Business Administration -
Temple University
01.1984
Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Emergency Preparedness
- Disaster Preparedness
- Access Control
- Energy Management
Certification
Journeyman Plumber
Military
U.S. Coast Guard, Honorable Discharge, 1980 - 1984
Timeline
Director of Facilities
Emerald Heights
03.2022 - Current
Chief Engineer
Columbia Hospitality
05.2021 - 03.2022
Chief Engineer/Facilities Supervisor
Polyclinic Seattle
06.2020 - 05.2021
Facilities Manager
The Redstone Group
05.2019 - 04.2020
Owner/Operator (Self Employed)
SFS Services LLC
01.2015 - 01.2019
Facilities Manager/Lead Engineer
Bellevue Club
04.2012 - 09.2015
Facilities Manager/Chief Engineer
JSH Properties Inc.
02.2003 - 11.2010
Facilities Manager
Morris Piha Real Estate Services
03.2002 - 01.2003
Facilities Engineer
Trammell Crow Company
10.2000 - 01.2002
Facilities Engineer
Northwest Hospital
04.1998 - 07.2000
Apogee Systems – Building Controls -
Siemens
Certification -
Journeyman Plumber
Trade school Certification -
Certified Maintenance Mechanic
Business Administration -
Temple University
Journeyman Plumber
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